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    Calories burned for May Challenge!

    Posts: 141 Member
    edited January 21 in Fitness and Exercise
    Hi all!!

    I found a post that had challenges for April, but I could not find a challenge about calories burned for May. Anyone interested in counting up all their calories burned and seeing how we compare at the end of May? I thought it would be fun and a good motivator! Feel free to reply here, or message me, or add me (but please only send a friend request if you are as serious as I am please and thank you!)

    I'm hoping I can burn 16,000 calories for the month of May. Who's with me?!

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    • Posts: 91 Member
      I'm in. I make no promises to burn 16,000, though. LOL
    • Posts: 397
      That's over 500/day!!!

      I don't track things like "light cleaning" or "food preparation" or "walking 2.5 mph leisurely pace".

      I'll aim for 500 sweaty calories burned 5 days a week or 11,000 for the month of May.
    • Posts: 141 Member
      Same here. I don't track any of the walking I do to/across campus, cleaning, etc. I use a Polar HRM to track my calories burned during workouts. I don't consider it a workout unless if I have to shower immediately after! If you're in, we have 5 so far :)
    • Posts: 114 Member
      I am in! I also use a Polar HRM. I do not track anything that is an everyday chore. I track gym time, sports, Insanity, and RevAbs. Playing with the kids, cleaning, walking, are all basic things that were done previous to weight gain so why would they be considered exercise?? That is my thought on it anyway.

      16,000 sounds good to me!
    • Posts: 73
      Hi Ladies,

      I'm new around here but I'd love to give it a try. I'll go for 10 000. I also only track real workouts.

      Great idea by the way!
    • Posts: 298 Member
      Count me in
    • Posts: 141 Member
      Yay! I am so excited!! I sent you ladies a friend request so we can all keep in touch during May for the challenge!:) We have 8 awesome ladies so far. I will post their usernames below.
    • Posts: 141 Member
      Yay! I am so excited!! I sent you ladies a friend request so we can all keep in touch during May for the challenge!:) We have 8 awesome ladies so far. I will post their usernames below.


      Me (ashleyeliz25) - Ashley
      heathercicle - Heather
      tracyburkee - Tracy
      lilmaminpink - Megan
      Tsscnn
      ThinUpGirl
      Jaded_Rose
      Delll2013


      I'm so excited for May!! Sorry if I do not have your name written down, feel free to introduce yourself..I might look into making a group and adding everyone so we can all keep in touch!
    • Posts: 141 Member
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      Me (ashleyeliz25) - Ashley
      heathercicle - Heather
      tracyburkee - Tracy
      lilmaminpink - Megan
      Tsscnn
      ThinUpGirl
      Jaded_Rose
      Delll2013


      I'm so excited for May!! Sorry if I do not have your name written down, feel free to introduce yourself..I might look into making a group and adding everyone so we can all keep in touch!


      And miracole (one of MFP friends) just signed up!
    • Posts: 41
      I am in also heres to a great May,anyone can add me to their friends list for motivation and support

      Hugs
      Amanda
    • Posts: 51 Member
      COUNT ME IN!!!!!!!!!
    • Posts: 153 Member
      I'd like to join! Not promising 16,000 though. :-) I only count sweaty workout calories burned with my hrm, no cleaning or food prep stuff. I also don't count weight workouts but maybe I will rethink that plan for May to try to keep up with you all!
    • Posts: 141 Member
      I'd like to join! Not promising 16,000 though. :-) I only count sweaty workout calories burned with my hrm, no cleaning or food prep stuff. I also don't count weight workouts but maybe I will rethink that plan for May to try to keep up with you all!


      YAY! I am super excited that so many awesome ladies are joining! I have written all of your usernames down..and have added all of you as friends! I will be creating a group. I will message you all individually about the group, so be on the look out :)


      So far we have...


      Ashleyeliz25 (Ashley)
      Heathercicle (Heather)
      Tracyburkee (Tracy)
      Lilmaminpink (Megan)
      Miracole
      Heevenlee83 (Amanda)
      Michelle_chloe (Michelle)
      TssCnn
      ThinUpGirl
      Delll2013
      Jaded_rose
      Amerielle
      Falu1975


      Please feel free to reply if your first name is not written down!
    • Posts: 3,509 Member
      no thanks
    • Posts: 38 Member
      I am in. I just re-joined MFP. I am dealing with a knee injury and potential surgery, so I'm hoping to keep motivated to burning calories!
    • Posts: 141 Member
      I created a group for the May Challenge!! It is called "May Challenge 2013 Calories Burned" so if you are interested in joining, search for the group and join! :)


      So far I've had 13 amazing ladies contact me; it's going to be awesome!!!
    • Posts: 76 Member
      16,000 burned on HRM @ gym - I'm in! It'll be a fun goal to work towards. :smile:
    • Posts: 2
      I am in! I just started this website so this will be my first challenge since being on here. Question how often do you workout? Are you just counting the calories you burn by your workout log? I am having a few issues, I tried to log 20 minutes on the stairmaster at the gym after a cycling class and when trying to enter it I can only find step ups. Have you had any issues with that?
    • Posts: 146 Member
      I will like to be on it...
    • Posts: 94 Member
      I am in for 10k as well. Are you basing this on what we log for mfp? thanks
    • Posts: 141 Member
      sphomphak-thanks for the question! Since I put together this challenge, I am asking that everyone keep record of their calories burned for the month of May and submit the total number at the end of the month. I created a group and will create a discussion closer to the end of May called "Calories Burned For May Totals" and everyone who kept up with the challenge can post what they burned. Obviously we expect everyone to be honest (no one likes a cheater!). If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!
    • Posts: 141 Member
      I created a group for the May Challenge!! It is called "May Challenge 2013 Calories Burned" so if you are interested in joining, search for the group and join! :)


      So far I've had 13 amazing ladies contact me; it's going to be awesome!!!

      19 wonderful ladies have joined the group so far! :) if you would like to join us, the group is called "May Challenge 2013 Calories Burned" and be sure to introduce yourself in the discussion called "Introduction". There is another discussion called "RULES/FAQ" that answers some basic questions about our May Challenge.
    • Posts: 3
      count me in too!! :)
    • Posts: 10 Member
      SOUNDS FUN!!!! IM IN!!!!
    • Posts: 166 Member
      what a great idea! i'm in :)
    • Posts: 70 Member
      Sign me up coach! 7K Please.
    • Posts: 141 Member
      YAY! I will send you ladies an invite to the group if you have not already joined :) be sure to introduce yourself in the discussion called "Introduction" and check out the RULES/FAQ discussion to see what the May Challenge is all about!
    • Posts: 155 Member
      This sounds like a great idea! I'm going to aim small though - only 10,000 - 16,000 seems way too high with the exercises that I do - only running and circuit training.

      Yay!
    • Posts: 604 Member
      Hey I'd like to join with 12 000cals. Sounds like fun!
    • Posts: 141 Member
      Hey I'd like to join with 12 000cals. Sounds like fun!

      I sent both of you ladies invitations to the group!! I look forward to having you join us for May!:)
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